Israel:
Starting at
$
A Journey to the Holy Land
Acre
1599
Mediterranean
Sea
10 DAYS • 14 MEALS
SYRIA
Haifa
2
Tiberias
Nazareth
Caesarea
YOUR ITINERARY
Tel Aviv
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Day 2
Dan Panorama, Tel Aviv
Day 3, 4
Golden Tulip Club, Tiberias
Day 5
Le Meridien, Dead Sea
Day 6 - 9
Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
1
Jericho
Jerusalem 4
Qumran
Bethlehem
ISRAEL
Overnight stay*
Visit
Standard tour
Flight
Masada
Dead Sea 1
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
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JORDAN
EGYPT
* – number indicates length of stay
Day 1: Overnight Flight Journey with Collette Vacations on an inspirational trip to the
Holy Land - where it all began. Walk through city streets that are well over 2,000 years
old and visit some of the most ancient sites in the entire world.
Day 2: Arrive Tel Aviv, Israel Your tour begins in Tel Aviv. This evening, join your
fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3: Tel Aviv - Jaffa - Caesarea - Haifa - Acre - Tiberias Begin the day with a
stroll through the artists quarter in the ancient port city of Jaffa. Continue along the
Mediterranean coast to the ruins of the ancient Roman capital, Caesarea. Visit the
Roman Theatre, Aqueduct and Fortress. Your next stop is Haifa, where you will enjoy
a panoramic view of the city and the amazing Baha’i Shrine and Gardens on Mount
Carmel (UNESCO World Heritage site). Travel the Valley of Armageddon to the
excavation site of Tel Megiddo. ★Then it is on to the ancient Crusader city of Acre, a
UNESCO World Heritage site.★ Next, you will drive to your hotel in Tiberias. (B, D)
STAY ANOTHER NIGHT
Add a pre night stay in Tel Aviv or a post night
stay in Jerusalem. Prices start at $100 per
person, double.
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ISRAEL
Day 4: Tiberias This morning visit the Mt. of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the
Mount, and Tabgha, site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Proceed to Capernaum
and cross the River Jordan. This evening enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Next,
tour and have dinner at a communal settlement known as a Kibbutz, where you may
have the opportunity to interact with some of its residents. (B, D)
Day 5: Tiberias - Nazareth - Jericho - Dead Sea ★Begin your day with a visit
to Cana, considered to be the site of the First Miracle, where Jesus turned water
EXPERIENCE IT!
Jerusalem’s Old City: A Confluence of Faiths
Enter its sacred gates and meander its labyrinth of
winding cobblestone streets densely packed in an
area covering less than one square mile. In spite of its
diminutive size, the walled Old City is of great symbolic
importance for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Your
journey with Collette includes venerable locations which have existed for thirty centuries. Walk
along the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Jesus
Christ’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection. Observe the solemnity of the Western Wall, the only
surviving remnant of Judaism’s most sacred shrine, the Temple Mount; and gaze in awe at one
of the world’s great architectural masterpieces, the Dome of the Rock.
ISrael: A Journey
to the Holy Land
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
Leisurely
1
2
3
4
5
Very Active
See page 29 for details.
INCLUDED FEATURES
into wine.★ From Cana, you will travel to Nazareth to visit the Church of the
Annunciation and Mary’s Well. Next, it is on to Beit Shean to see the ancient theatre.
Continue along the Jordan River Valley to Jericho which, at over 2,000 years old, is
considered to be the oldest city on earth. Afterwards, proceed to the lowest place on
earth, the Dead Sea. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps you will choose
to enjoy a swim in the Dead Sea. Because of the density of the sea’s waters, due to
the salt content, you can effortlessly float in its beautiful healing waters. (B, D)
Day 6: Dead Sea - Masada - Qumran - Jerusalem Today’s route via the shores
of the Dead Sea leads to another UNESCO World Heritage site, the former palatial
fortress of Masada. ★Ascending the ancient walls of Masada by cable car, a visit to
Herod’s Palaces, the Roman Camp, and the Synagogue await.★ Later, a drive along the
Dead Sea shoreline to Qumran culminates in a tour of the caves where the ancient
Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This evening you arrive in one of the holiest cities
in the world, Jerusalem. (B)
✓ 8 Nights Accommodations
✓ 8 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
✓ Services of a professional tour manager
✓ Baggage Handling from hotel to hotel
✓ Airport Transfers with Collette’s air package
COLLETTE
experiences
★ Visit Bethlehem & Nazareth and enjoy a boat
ride on the Sea of Galilee.
★ Explore the oldest city in the world - the
ancient ruins of Jericho.
Day 7: Old City - Bethlehem - Jerusalem A magnificent tour of the Holy City
of Jerusalem begins with a drive to the old walled city. While walking through the
four quarters that make up the Old City (UNESCO World Heritage site), you will
visit the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Temple Area, the Dome of the Rock, the Pool
of Bethesda, and the Church of St. Anne. Next you will walk the path of the Stations
of the Cross as you traverse the Via Dolorosa, beginning at Pilate’s Judgment Hall
and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. ★A stop in the biblical city of
★ Enjoy the wonder of the Dead Sea and
Bethlehem, spread along the Judean Hills, allows for a visit to the Church of the
Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus and the first church ever built.★ (B, D)
★ Relax for 4 nights in the holy city of Jerusalem
Day 8: Jerusalem Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem and
the surrounding area. You will proceed to the Church of Ascension and the Garden
of Gethsemane where you will view the Kidron Valley and the tombs of Mary, Absalom
Zachariah, and James. Visit St. Peter in Galicantu and Mt. Zion where you see the
room of The Last Supper and the tomb of King David. You will then view a scale model
of Jerusalem and visit the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum to view the display
of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Your sightseeing tour ends with a visit to the Garden Tomb. (B)
Day 9: Jerusalem The day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. This evening,
join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Day 10: Jerusalem - Tour Ends Your tour ends today in the city of Jerusalem. (B)
“float” in its tranquil, healing waters.
★ Ascend the ancient walls of Masada, a
UNESCO World Heritage site, by cable car.
★ Tour the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls
were discovered.
and walk along the Via Dolorosa and drive up
to the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view.
Know BEFORE YOU GO
• Due to flight schedules, you may require a very early
morning departure from the hotel on the last day (Day
10). Travel distance from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv's Ben
Gurion airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is recommended that you arrive at Ben Gurion
airport approximately 3 hours prior to departure.
• Proper dress is required when visiting religious sites,
sanctuaries, basilicas, etc.
• Collette air passengers will depart from the Tel Aviv
airport and all Collette transfers will depart from
Jerusalem for the Tel Aviv airport.
CALL ABOUT ADDITIONAL DATES AND GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES.
LAND ONLY
May 2009 - April 2010
DOUBLE
May 5, 2009
June 9, 2009
July 21, 2009
August 31, 2009
September 8, 2009
October 20, 2009
November 3, 2009
November 10, 2009
February 23, 2010
March 9, 2010
$1699
$1599
$1599
$1699
$1699
$1699
$1699
$1699
$1599
$1699
March 16, 2010
March 23, 2010
April 20, 2010
$1699
$1699
$1699
Also available (different itinerary)
February - April 2009
February 24, 2009
March 10, 2009
March 17, 2009
March 24, 2009
April 16, 2009
$1449
$1499
$1499
$1499
$1599
April 18, 2009
April 21, 2009
Itinerary featured is for May 2009 April 2010 tour departures.
Departures prior to this date will
feature a different hotel in Tiberas.
Please confirm at time of reservation.
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT
Add $550 - $800
TRIPLE ROOM REDUCTION
Deduct $30
This trip requires:
$1499
$1499
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*These transfers are available on the first and last day of the actual tour dates and when you are traveling
on select flights (not applicable to pre & post nights). Land only clients may purchase roundtrip transfers
for an additional cost of $100 per person, round trip (some restrictions may apply).
journey
The
of a thousand
miles begins with one step.
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